Would it really be worth it?

[Dpaw37 0]

Planning on putting either the 15" Fi Q I already have or getting a 15" BL in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both would be in a ported box to specs. I've read hundreds of user reviews and have a good idea of what both can do. The Q I've only heard in a sealed box with around 1.8 cu ft at the most.

Would it honestly be worth it to go through the process of selling my Q and getting a BL? Looking for ""SQL"" and basically if the BL isn't going to be noticably louder considering the Q will play lower I'm going to stick with the Q. But idk what would you do? I definately want output while mainting decent sound, playing low etc.

[chrisommer 4]

If you have the Q sealed and are wanting more output then I would build a ported box before buying a new sub. If you are still craving more output, I would then start searching for a new sub.

[CrownVic 15]

If your looking for a sub that can get loud and sound good there are other subs besides the Q and the BL.

But i would put it in a ported box first before going through the trouble to sell it.

[Duran 387]

The Q is not made for loud. If you want more output from your driver build a ported enclosure, if that still isn't enough get a BL or BTL.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

^ this.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Try the Q in a ported box as said above! If it doesn't satisfy your need for bass then give it to me and buy a BL or BTL.

[Dpaw37 0]

Rightttt I'd be happy to give my little miniature king kong away. Actually my Q has been the best sub I personally have ever owned, but I did notice that even the SX I bought and tested at 600 watts sounded louder at frequencies right above the lower notes. I'd use the SX!!! but.....its dual 4 ohm and I would need to get another amp? I'm using a RD 1000.1D doing 1000 @ 1 ohm. If there was a way to change the voice coils I'd just do that but I'm assuming I'm screwed.

A thought I've been contemplating is just saving up for either another SX and then being able to wire it appropriately or possibly another Q at dual 2? The thing with the Q is... is that mine is a 2009 model with no options and they JUST came out with the 2010 versions....are they compatible still? I've e-mailed Fi twice and only recieved a response giving me 2 options about an order complication which I don't have...

AHHH! Lol what to what to do. I do like the idea of just porting my Q and seeing what happens, but then again if I'm going to spend the money on a custom box I'm thinking I might play it safe and get something with more output anway know what I mean?

Edited April 6, 2010 by Dpaw37

[KU40 173]

No, you wouldn't want to put a 2009 Q and new Q together.

[Notorious on mobile 0]

1) Build or buy a big ported box for your Q.

2) Sell the sx.

3) Enjoy your Q with your amp.

4) If you need more, try to sell the Q while you save for another sub.

You will use your custom box for the new sub.

Just my 02 cents.

[Dpaw37 0]

Yeah I finally got a response from Fi saying the same thing. Too bad I think two Q's would be awesome, assuming I could some way come up with the funds and upgrade my electrical for the first time ever.....

I wish I wouldn't have made the mistake of ordering a dual 4 ohm version of the SX because I want to put that in sooo bad now. I know it would be ideal if I were to get my hands on another SX and just wait but that could be months, maybe a year and I have patience but I've also been in military basic training and tech school for 5 months now and I want some bass when I get out.

Any ideas on what I could do? As far as I know I'm not going to be able to change the voice coils on the sub. Maybe if I ask RE they could do something.

[Dpaw37 0]

1) Build or buy a big ported box for your Q.

2) Sell the sx.

3) Enjoy your Q with your amp.

4) If you need more, try to sell the Q while you save for another sub.

You will use your custom box for the new sub.

Just my 02 cents.

What I'm really leaning towards honestly. Doesn't hurt to shoot around ideas while I'm sitting here bored without being able to do anything though.